Do you carry a spotter? Why? When do you use it? For what?

[WBT]

I recently moved to a Swaro STC. It's small and light enough that I don't mind packing it around. My older STS 80 is simply too big for most hunts.

 

[Fireflyfishing]

Absolutely not. But then again, I hunt for meat and not antlers. And I usually hike 10+ miles/day. Weight matters to me.

I do own two spotting scopes and will use them from roads to zero in on a location for the next morning. But that’s about it.

I recently bought some 10X Swaro EL Range binos. I’m amazed how much I can see with these binos. After buying these Swaros, I think I’ll buy some 14x NL Pures and sell the spotters.

Overall, I think it depends on what your end goal is. If you’re chasing antlers for you or a client, they’re useful. Like any optic, you get what you pay for.

 

[UKwildcatfan]

I have a spotter now and I debating whether I should return it or not?
I have a pair of good binos already.
Are spotters worth carrying?

Use to carry one. Minimal use. Just became dead weight in my pack. My 15s do all I need.